580 Properties worldwide, in search of harmony with all life on earth

1954
RELAIS & CHATEAUX

Since 2017, Bij Jef on Texel has been a proud member of Relais & Châteaux, a global association of small-scale top-tier hotels and restaurants. Established in 1954, the Relais & Châteaux Association unites an exceptional collection of 580 hotels and restaurants throughout the world, operated by independent owners. Embodied by men and women – most often families – they are deeply committed to sharing their local culture as well as their passion for what is good and beautiful.

Route de Bonheur

Imagine a one-of-a-kind journey of undiscovered roads to follow

Journey to the heart of culinary excellence

Discover the Route du Bonheur

An exclusive journey along the most refined hotels and restaurants of Relais & Châteaux. Let yourself be swept away on a unique route where culinary perfection, rich culture, and pure relaxation come together for an unforgettable experience. Your luxury adventure starts here.

From Norderney to Bruges, North Sea skies and coasts

Route de Bonheur

Those who love wide open spaces and infinite skies flock to the coastline of the North Sea. From the German border to West Flanders, via the canals cutting through Dutch towns, this side of Europe is open to the winds and every kind of culture.

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Crossing the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Route de Bonheur

Did urbanism and Mother Nature decide to join forces in the Netherlands? Every Dutch person seems to enjoy the city, the North Sea, and the countryside as a way of life. Everyone here relishes this daily closeness with nature. On foot and by bicycle, they wander the narrow streets of these cities every chance they get, places that still evoke the Dutch Golden Age.

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Mission
Our commitments

In 2024, Relais & Châteaux adopted 12 commitments to sustainability designed to pursue three major missions: preserve the world’s hospitality & culinary traditions, contribute to the protection and development of biodiversity and take daily action for a more humane world.
In our mission to contribute to the protection and development of biodiversity, one of our commitments - which we have endeavored to pursue since 2009 - is to contribute to the regeneration and development of marine ecosystems.

 

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